Flower Arranging

Course description

Build on your skills and learn to create beautiful flower arrangements.

Flower arranging is a timeless art and a fun hobby. This course is designed for people interested in arranging fresh, dried and silk flowers and foliage in a suitable medium – perfect for decorating your home or creating thoughtful gifts for friends and family.

On completion of the course, you will be able to create a front-facing, all-round posy and a basket arrangement.

Following on from the introductory course, you will be encouraged to produce various floral designs under tutor guidance. You will also discuss the theory behind selection of flowers as well as important influences such as colour and design. The course will also focus on preparation, how to recognise and select appropriate tools and how to securely attach materials.

Students will be required to bring fresh flowers each week as required. This will be discussed at the first class.

Learning outcome

Progression:

Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to eight universities across Scotland and great relationships with industry employers.

On successful completion of this course, you may want to progress onto other Floristry courses on offer such as: